Writers, Ink

Writers, Ink bills itself as a backstage pass to the world's most prolific authors, and it delivers on that promise consistently. Co-hosted by thriller author J.D. Barker and Christine Daigle, with a rotating panel that includes Kevin Tumlinson and other industry figures, the show blends author interviews with publishing industry news and craft discussions. The interview roster is impressive. They regularly land bestselling authors who share specifics about their research methods, writing routines, and career decisions that you rarely hear in other formats. Recent episodes have covered fiction research methodologies, writing software deep-dives (particularly Scrivener), social media strategy for authors, and how literary agents decide which manuscripts to acquire. The weekly show has built a solid catalog of 336 episodes with a 4.6-star rating. What makes Writers, Ink different from other author interview shows is the balance between craft and business. A single episode might cover character development techniques and then shift to a discussion about Audible royalty structures or Draft2Digital distribution options. That dual focus makes it particularly valuable for working writers who need both creative inspiration and practical business guidance in the same feed. The panel format also means you hear multiple opinions on the same topic, which is more useful than a single host's take when you are trying to figure out what actually works in a rapidly changing industry.